Archived Events June 2016-May 2017
William E. Schluter
On Soft Corruption: How Unethical Conduct Undermines Good Government and What To Do About It
June 5, 2017
The author and former New Jersey state senator was joined by Ingrid Reed, former director of the NJ Project at the Eagleton Institute to discuss his book, “Soft Corruption: How Unethical Conduct Undermines Good Government and What To Do About It.” In the book, Schluter recounts his 50-year fight to expose and reform acts of government misconduct in New Jersey and paints a vivid portrait of public servants who care more about political power and personal gain than the public good.
His book focuses on five areas:
CAMPAIGN FINANCE, LOBBYING, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, PATRONAGE, ELECTORAL PROCESS.
Annual Meeting and Dinner 2017
You and your guests are invited to our Annual Meeting and Dinner.
Can Math Help Save Democracy? Gerrymandering, Statistics, and the Supreme Court
Monday, May 15, 2017
Sam Wang is professor at Princeton University in the Neuroscience Institute and the Department of Molecular Biology. His laboratory research concerns how the brain learns during development and adulthood, and he has a particular interest in the origins of autism. He is also known as the founder of the Princeton Election Consortium, where starting in 2004, he pioneered the analysis of state polls to track Presidential races. He writes about politics and neuroscience for the New York Times, the American Prospect, The New Republic, and the Washington Post. In 2016, he won a prize in Common Cause's annual contest to identify a rigorous standard for identifying partisan gerrymandering.
“Standing Together” Rally to Celebrate Diversity by Gathering Individuals of Many Backgrounds
Event Spearheaded by The League of Women Voters of East Windsor-Hightstown with Many Area Groups Participating
Mercer County Community College, Sunday, May 7, 2017
“Central New Jersey offers a rich mixture of ethnicities, religions, interests, talents, and strengths – the very foundation on which our country was built,” said Judith Arnold when she conducted the first meeting of a variety of community groups brought together to consider holding a rally to celebrate diversity. “Now is a time when we should celebrate and show support for our values and those who work today to fulfill the American dream and to help others do so,” she continued. A member of The League of Women Voters of East Windsor-Hightstown (the nonprofit organizing the gathering), Ms. Arnold was joined by another League member, Deborah Macmillan, who emphasized that “Many Americans today – citizens and other residents – need to know that we stand together in support of one another.” With that introduction, “Standing Together” plans were launched.
The “Standing Together” Rally will be held on Sunday afternoon, May 7, at Mercer County Community College, West Windsor Campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. The rain or shine event will begin at 1:30 pm and conclude no later than 4:30 pm. Everyone is welcome, admission is free, and there is ample parking.
This special event will feature several speakers at the beginning and end of the Rally representing a variety of racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. Among those who have been invited to participate is US Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman. “Standing Together” will also include a 1.2k (3/4 mile) walk through the campus on a flat, smooth walkway (wheelchair accessible). Participants are strongly encouraged to create and carry signs with positive messages and images celebrating diversity. Three of the most imaginative and/or inspirational signs will each be awarded a gift card prize.
According to the League of Women Voter organizers, this Rally is intended to affirm the value of diversity to society and defend that importance. “’Standing Together’ will be a time for neighbors and friends, new and old, to illustrate the meaning of the saying ‘The whole is greater than the sum of the parts,’” Arnold points out. Macmillan agrees saying, “We look forward to ‘Standing Together’ as a true celebration of diversity in its many facets. At a time when many live in fear, and hate crimes are on the rise, it seems particularly fitting for people across all backgrounds to rally and connect by standing – and walking – together.”
Second Presidential Debate Watch Sunday, October 9
TRINITY CATHEDRAL CHURCH, 801 WEST STATE STREET, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08618
SPONSORED BY THE TRENTON BRANCH NAACP AND COALITION FOR PEACE ACTION – PRINCETON, WITH CO-SPONSOR LAWRENCE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
Remember to access VOTE411.org by clicking on this link: www.Vote411.org. Tell your family, friends, and neighbors to visit this site for election information, candidate positions, and to check their voter registration status.
Presentations
Saturday, October 8 – Jennifer Howard’s presentation at West Windsor Library
Friday, October 21 (10:30 to 11:45 AM) – Sandy Smith’s presentation on Women and the Right to Vote, to Women in Retirement at the Princeton Senior Center
League of Women Voters Candidate Forums
Princeton Mayoral Election
On October 4, the two candidates for Princeton Mayor (Democrat Elizabeth Liz Lempert and Republican Peter Marks) met in a forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Princeton Area and Princeton Community TV. Click here for a videotape of the forum. It was posted at www.VOTE411.org and rebroadcast on Princeton TV (Comcast Channel 30 and Verizon's FIOS Channel 45).
Princeton Board of Education
On October 6, the four candidates for Princeton Board of Education (Debbie Bronfeld, William Hare, Alex Martin and Gregory Stankiewicz) met in a forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Princeton Area and Princeton Community TV. Click here to watch a video of the forum.
Twelfth Congressional District
UCCIO – WATSON COLEMAN FORUM
Twelfth Congressional District candidates Steven Uccio and Bonnie Watson Coleman will meet in a forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Princeton Area, East Windsor-Hightstown, Hopewell Valley, Lawrence Township, and Monroe Township.
Presidential Debate Watch
TRINITY CATHEDRAL CHURCH, 801 WEST STATE STREET, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08618
Monday, September 26, 2016
SPONSORED BY THE TRENTON BRANCH NAACP AND COALITION FOR PEACE ACTION – PRINCETON, WITH CO-SPONSOR LAWRENCE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
